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What Is Section 8 in Multi-Family Real Estate?


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If you’re a multifamily real estate investor, the Section 8 program should be of particular interest to you. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about this program.


Defining Section 8 in Multi-Family Real Estate

As the largest federal American subsidized housing program, the HUD Section 8 Program is designed to offer financial assistance to over 5 million households around the US. While it was first authorized in 1974 by the Housing and Community Development Act, the program is now managed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The assis